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Published Feb 17, 2025
Crimson Crossover: Is it time for a change in Norman?
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Brody Lusk  •  OUInsider
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Oklahoma basketball fans have felt just about every emotion this season. There was excitement when Jeremiah Fears drained a four-point play to take down Michigan or when the Sooners left Atlantis victorious.

They’ve also felt frustration, like when their team surrendered an 18-point second-half lead to Texas A&M at home. And disappointment? That was on full display during a three-game losing streak — albeit against top-tier opponents — where Oklahoma lost each contest by 18 or more points.

But the one thing fans haven’t felt is belief that this program is headed in the right direction. This isn’t just another late-season slide. It’s not just a rough patch in a brutal conference. This feels like a program stuck in neutral, searching for answers it can’t seem to find. And the hard truth? This isn’t a one-year issue. It’s a pattern.

Oklahoma basketball is at a crossroads. The program’s trajectory is uncertain, Porter Moser’s seat is scorching hot, and at this point, you have to ask: Where does OU go from here?

Yes, Moser’s job security is the immediate talking point, but the conversation runs deeper than just him. Coaching matters, and the same issues keep surfacing under Moser’s watch. But OU’s problems extend beyond the man on the sideline. NIL struggles, fan engagement, facilities, and the impending move to the SEC all play a role in where this program stands today.

Still, no matter how tough the job is, results are what matter — and under Moser, the results have not been good enough. That reality is becoming impossible to ignore, especially after Oklahoma’s stunning 82-79 loss to LSU, a team that was 1-10 in conference play entering that game. To make matters worse, the Sooners led 79-74 with 24.4 seconds left. And they lost.

So, what now? Is it finally time to acknowledge that something has to change?

The Bigger Picture — More Than Just a Coaching Issue

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